A Highly Specific O-Methyltransferase for Nororientaline Synthesis Isolated from Argemone platyceras Cell Cultures

Abstract

A highly specific new enzyme, S-adenosyl-L-methionine: (6-O-methyl-norlaudanosoline)-5′-O-methyltransferase which catalyses the formation of nor-orientaline from 6-O-methyl-norlaudanosoline and SAM was discovered, partially purified, and characterized. Argemone platyceras cell suspension cultures served as enzyme source.

Key Word Index

Argemone platyceras - Papaveraceae - Cell suspension cultures - Alkaloid biosynthesis - 6-O-methyl-norlaudanosoline)-5′-O-methyltransferase